Azure Integration Architect
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Architecture Artefacts & Design OwnershipThe Solution Architect is accountable for producing and maintaining core architecture artefacts, including:Key Design Decisions (KDDs)Identify architectural options, constraints, and trade offsClearly articulate decisions, rationale, risks, and implicationsMaintain decision traceability across initiativesOutline Solution Designs (OSDs)Define early stage solution direction to support discovery, estimation, and planningEstablish scope boundaries, assumptions, and dependenciesHigh Level Designs (HLDs)Produce clear, structured HLDs covering:Architecture overview and contextLogical and physical viewsIntegration patterns and data flowsSecurity, resilience, scalability, and operability considerationsEnsure designs align with enterprise architecture principles and target stateThese artefacts will be reviewed and approved through Architecture Governance forums.Collaboration with Engineering & DeliveryWork closely with Technical Leads and Engineering Teams to:Explain and walk through designs in detailEnsure architectural intent is clearly understoodEnable effective translation of HLDs and OSDs into Low Level Designs (LLDs)Act as the architectural bridge between strategy and delivery, supporting teams through build and implementationReview and assure LLDs produced by delivery teams and partners to ensure alignment with approved designsMulti Initiative & Portfolio SupportSupport multiple initiatives concurrently, flexing across programmes based on demand and priorityProvide architectural consistency where initiatives intersect (e.g. CIOL, Digital Keys, Identity, Booking flows)Support initiatives across different phases: discovery, design, delivery, and transition to BAUArchitecture Governance & Cross Tower AlignmentPresent designs, KDDs, and recommendations in Architecture Forums and review boardsIncorporate feedback and manage design iterations through governanceWork closely with Architecture teams from other towers (e.g. Data, Integration, Security, Infrastructure) to:Ensure end to end alignmentResolve cross cutting concerns and dependenciesAvoid duplication and architectural divergenceIdentify, document, and manage architectural risks, constraints, and technical debtDomain Driven Solution Design (Hospitality & Retail)Apply strong domain knowledge to solution design, including:Booking and reservation lifecycles (leisure, business, group)Guest digital journeys across web, app, kiosk, and contact centrePayments, pre pay, pay on arrival, and refundsHotel operations and integrations with PMS, CRM, CDP, and MarTech platformsHigh availability and operational resilience requirements of 24×7 hospitality environments.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Solution Architect delivering customer facing digital solutionsStrong experience in Hospitality and/or Retail domainsDemonstrable experience producing:KDDsOSDsHLDsExperience working closely with engineering teams to support LLD creation and deliveryComfortable operating across multiple initiatives in parallelStrong understanding of modern digital architectures (APIs, cloud, SaaS, integrations)Experience working within formal architecture governance frameworks.Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex designs clearly. Our X-Factor Work ethic: You are a consummate professional.Aptitude: You have an innate capacity to transition from project to project without skipping a beat.Communication: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordination across projects and teams.Impact: You are a critical thinker with an emphasis on creativity and innovation.Passion: You have the drive to succeed paired with a continuous hunger to learn.Leadership: You are trusted, empathetic, accountable, and empower others around you.